Vowels a as in father, but shorter e as in met i as in machine o as in north u as in rule, but shorter Long vowels are indicated by a u or double vowels such as ii.

Consonants

The consonants b, k, m, n, p and w are pronounced as in English. In the preposition (w)o the w is not usually heard. D and t are pronounced similar but with the toungue touching the upper teeth. G is always pronounced as in get or go. S as in see Sh as in ship Z as in zinc Ts as in gets Ch as in cherry J as in jeer F is pronounced with the lips close together. H is pronounced as in English except in front of i, when it is strong. R is pronounced by a quick flapping of the toungue to the upper gums. Double consonants are held twice as long as single ones.